Role of Diet in the Pathogenesis of Colorectal Polyps and Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently the third most common within United States among both males and females, with increasing rates occurring in younger individuals compared to past. Multiple environmental social aspects including diet may be contributing this increase CRC rates. The aim of review examine foods containing high fructose corn syrup, processed meats, red meats which have shown linked an incidence CRC. These can a cause for disruption healthy microbiome leading dysbiosis, downstream effects on formation. With current data showing evidence potential triggers associations CRC, more studies are needed help directly link these dietary components their pathways formations.